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Y994 EVK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,445 mi
Last recorded126,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 EVK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 126,445 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf slow to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 106,069 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 106,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,606 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,393 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,008 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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Y994 EVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y994 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y994 EVK registered?

Y994 EVK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y994 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y994 EVK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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